Interviews
The Skinny discusses new releases and record choices with prominent artists and producers; covering everything from albums and songs to influences and matters of the heart.
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InterviewsCarry on Enon
With a back catalogue as long as your arm and a musical pedigree to make many a more prominent band blush, Enon continue to defy industry standards with their own brand of alternative rock. Neal Parsons catches up with frontman John Schmersal to find out how he does it Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
InterviewsQ without U
"Little did I know that our name would nearly get us sued by the DIY bastions of the free world. Fuck 'em, we're keeping it!" - Tam Killdean Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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A few good bands: 2008's Ones to Watch
Finbarr Bermingham dusts off the old crystal ball to try and make your search for the 'Next Big Thing' a little less serendipitous... Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
InterviewsDark side of the tune
They carved a niche fanbase with their first two (or one and a half) incendiary records, and now Sons and Daughters tell Nick Mitchell they're ready for more< Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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THE SKINNY ON:07, or, where do we go from here?
Titled The Challenge of the New Reality, The Skinny's first music conference was concerned with the hottest topic around: in a digital age, how are we going to get people to pay? A tricky one; lucky we had so much fun in the process of asking... Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
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ON:07
Titled The Challenge of the New Reality, The Skinny’s first music conference was concerned with the hottest topic around: in a digital age, how are we going to get people to pay? A tricky one; lucky we had so much fun in the process of asking... Read more »| 15 Dec 2007
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Malcolm Middleton takes on X-Factor
PQ: ""It's as good a time as any to think about mortality"" Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
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Chutes
We've been part of the Edinburgh music scene for 10 years, and there's never been a better time than now. Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
InterviewsMinus the Bear - Pole to Pole on a Planet of Ice
These days, Minus the Bear are often to be found travelling the globe, hot on the heels of another blistering gig. But who is around to give them the culinary guidance they need to make sure they survive on the road? Enter, The Skinny's Jamie Borthwick. Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
InterviewsSmoked Glass
Sometimes there's nothing wrong with being a bit Trad. Arr., as Heather Crumley discovers. Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
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Viva Glasvegas
"Ian Brown phoned up out of the blue saying he'd got given a demo. The guys heart, spirit and soul was an eye opener" - James Allen Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
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Bring Me The Horizon
Popular, heavy as cancer and bearing a reputation for ill behaviour? Yes, yes and yes. If you're feeling suitably deathly, prepare to take on these Sheffield noisemakers as they rock into Scotland Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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The growing pains of Dillinger Escape Plan
SF: Drummers and injuries come and go but Dillinger Escape Plan has thrived against incredible odds, as Jamie Borthwick learns.
PQ: ""You know what we always remember about Scotland...every single time we've played there, we've seen someone get arrested."" Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Swimmer One
SF: Sometimes you've got to get your hands dirty if you want the job doing properly, so Swimmer One tell Billy Hamilton Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Hot Hot Heat - Luke who's talking
I think some of the best ideas come to you at five o'clock in the morning when you're laying in a ditch in Italy, you know? Read more »| 07 Nov 2007